Sheikhov Surname
Approximately 27 people bear this surname
Sheikhov Surname User-submission:
Sheikhov is a Russified form of the Arabic title Sheikh, commonly used by leaders of Muslim communities.
Sheikhov Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 10 | 1:4,552,270 | 216,874 |
| Russia | 9 | 1:16,013,673 | 414,297 |
| Georgia | 6 | 1:624,258 | 19,750 |
| Armenia | 1 | 1:2,930,180 | 22,770 |
| Tajikistan | 1 | 1:8,386,692 | 12,859 |
Sheikhov Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Sheikhov is a Russified form of the Arabic title Sheikh, commonly used by leaders of Muslim communities.
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Where Does The Last Name Sheikhov Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Sheikhov (Georgian: შეიხოვი, Russian: Шеихов) is carried by more people in Ukraine than any other country or territory. It may also occur in the variant forms:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Sheikhov? popularity and diffusion
Sheikhov is the 3,798,600th most common surname worldwide, borne by around 1 in 269,909,108 people. It is predominantly found in Europe, where 70 percent of Sheikhov live; 70 percent live in Eastern Europe and 70 percent live in East Slavic Europe.
The surname is most frequently occurring in Ukraine, where it is held by 10 people, or 1 in 4,552,270. In Ukraine it is most numerous in: Luhansk Oblast, where 20 percent live, Mykolaiv Oblast, where 20 percent live and Volyn Oblast, where 20 percent live. Excluding Ukraine it exists in 4 countries. It also occurs in Russia, where 33 percent live and Georgia, where 22 percent live.
Phonetically Similar Names
Sheikhov Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikhov in the Georgian language | ||
| შეიხოვი | sheikhovi | - |
| Sheikhov in the Russian language | ||
| Шеихов | seihov | - |
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